Dodge Challenger vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Dodge Challenger · Ford Mustang
- Length197.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,834 lb
- Width75.7 in
- Ford Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 9.4 in shorter (197.7 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.3 in narrower (75.7 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 2.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 8.9 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 9.4 in shorter (197.7 in vs 188.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Challenger is 2.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 54.6 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.3 in narrower (75.7 in vs 75.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Challenger · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Mustang — Based on length × width (Ford Mustang)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Challenger | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 188.3 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 75.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 54.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 107.1 in | 8.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,834 lb | — | — |
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